ANTH 420: Magic, Witchcraft & Religion
Section: 1002

Course Section Credits Instructor Dates Status Call Number
ANTH 420 1002 3 (3 max credits) Jankowiak William Jul. 14, 2025 to Aug. 15, 2025 Open 52998

Description

Examines the ways non-western people experience "religion" in official and unofficial domains. Provides a conceptual framework for analyzing the ways cultures outside the U.S. organize reality to gain an awareness of the interrelationship between cosmology, religion, and personhood and an appreciation of the cultural diversity found around the world. This course is crosslisted with ANTH 620. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.

Prerequisites

ANTH 101

Notes

This is an Internet class; refer to Canvas instructions at https://unlv.instructure.com.
Summer Term registration policies are not the same as Spring and Fall. Failure to familiarize yourself with Summer Term registration policies and procedures may result in penalties. Courses must be dropped the business day prior to start date to avoid penalties. Visit the Summer Term website at summerterm.unlv.edu for complete registration and schedule information.
- Drop Deadlines:
100% Refund: 7/11/2025
50% Refund: 7/18/2025
Last Day to Drop: 8/1/2025

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